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April 2021
Huntington Arts Council presents Conversations in the Arts: Dance!
Conversations in the Arts continues to be an engaging and increasingly popular program that we currently present via facebook LIVE. The premise of Conversations has always been to bring the community together with artists and scholars, providing an environment that supports and encourages collaboration and the exploration of ideas. This platform, where we can openly share diverse viewpoints, experiences and opinions, has been more relevant and valuable than ever. It is not important whether or not we agree or disagree;…
Find out more »The Art Guild of Port Washington presents: Art of the Mark: Bauhaus
In this online course, you will learn about one of the most influential art schools/movements of the 20th century: the Bauhaus. The class will start with a lecture that explores four crucial areas of the Bauhaus: Theatre, Furniture Design, Textiles and 2D Design. Then, you will respond to the work that we studied with your own paintings and collages. You will be encouraged to borrow from the Bauhaus aesthetic, while still adding in your own personal artistic voice and style.…
Find out more »HU Museum of Art presents – SECOND FRIDAYS: Yonia Fain, Witness to History
Yonia Fain, through his visual art and poetry, pays tribute to the memories of those lost during the Holocaust. Fain employed personal, powerful visual imagery and messages that simultaneously relate the Holocaust’s despair and its atrocities while expressing key themes of survival and hope.
Find out more »School of Rock Huntington presents: Rock Across the Globe Livestream
Join us for an online celebration of School of Rock musicians! This three day event will feature 20+ School of Rock locations with one common goal: to share music across the globe! School of Rock Huntington will be This unique, online experience begins on Friday, April 9th at 6:00 pm and ends on Sunday, April 11th at 9:00 pm. FRIDAY, APRIL 9TH 6pm: School of Rock Broward County, FL (Coral Springs, Ft. Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, West Broward) 7pm: School of…
Find out more »Walking With Whitman Birthplace Assocation presents: Poetry In Performance with Afric McGlinchey, Richard Bronson, & Josie Bello
Walt Whitman Birthplace Association (WWBA) is pleased to present the 11th season of Poetry in Performance: Walking With Whitman, hosted by Writer-in-Residence George Wallace and is sponsored by Poets & Writers. The signature series continues to bring the most intriguing figures in contemporary literature on the national scene paired with local poets on the Walt Whitman Stage. April’s featured readers are Ireland-based poet Afric McGlinchey and local professor and poet Richard Bronson. An award-winning poet, reviewer and journalist, AFRIC MCGLINCHEY…
Find out more »The Art Guild of Port Washington presents Paint Pour with Ellen Kanner
The process of paint pouring entails using acrylic paint, resin, several oil mediums and (a little) propane gas which creates the beautiful and unique cells. The surface is tilted in different directions to let the paint flow and the colors interact in unpredictable, yet always interesting ways Ellen will start by discussing different techniques of paint pour and showing some examples. She’ll explain the science behind the paint pour method and show some creative techniques people are using. Students will…
Find out more »Huntington Historical Society presents Weaving With Wine
In the era before the advent of factories, folks depended upon skilled weavers to take the flax and wool they had spin into yarn and turn it into clothing. To help folks experience what it was like to weave using manual looms, the Huntington Historical Society is offering a new program, “Weaving with Wine.” during the winter months, we will offer two-and-a-half hour (7pm – 9:30pm) introductory classes to Learn to weave on a table loom. At the end of…
Find out more »The Art Guild of Port Washington presents Advanced Drawing with Steve Lampasona
The translation of 3-dimensional objects into 2-dimensional context. We’ll share how to forget about seeing in 3d and translate the shape, values, colors and textures into a new way of seeing at a higher level. *Students will bring their own photos 1st session Goals of the group Discussing techniques, materials, use of computer in determining composition and layout. Showing examples of work Discussing my approach and objective Laying out a drawing 2nd session Demonstrating and applying techniques. Shape next to…
Find out more »Walt Whitman Birthplace Association presents O Captain! My Captain!: Live Zoom Discussion about Abraham Lincoln and Walt Whitman’s Lincoln-Influenced Poetry
WWBA is delighted to present “O Captain, My Captain!”, a discussion about Abraham Lincoln’s life and times, and Walt Whitman’s poetry & speeches following Lincoln’s untimely passing. ” David S. Reynolds, Distinguished Professor at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, will discuss his book “Abe: Abraham Lincoln in His Times,” winner of the prestigious Lincoln Prize and selected as one of the Wall Street Journal's Ten Best Books of the Year in 2020. The discussion will explore Lincoln in a culturally biographical context.…
Find out more »The Firefly Artists presents: Journey of Looking in Watercolour and Pen with IAN FENNELLY
SPACE IS LIMITED! Register at www.thefireflyartists.com for these next adventures in our Firefly Zoom Watercolor Masters Series! Classes suitable for all levels of experience. Back by popular demand, we will be exchanging artistic "visits" with our new "Paint Pal from Across the Pond" World Renowned Artist, Teacher & Urban Sketcher IAN FENNELLY. Book any or all five. Discounts on multiple classes! DATES AND THEMES: Back in January, we had a wonderful time painting our own beloved Northport. Desire to "return…
Find out more »Huntington Historical Society presents Lunch & Learn Lecture series – Hissing Cousins: The Lifelong Rivalry of Eleanor Roosevelt And Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Lunch & Learn Lecture series combines good food with Huntington and Long Island’s rich history. Each month features a different speaker covering a topic relating to our local history and includes a three-course meal at Black and Blue Seafood Chophouse. This month's lecture is the story of the complex family ties and political battles that bound two of the most remarkable woman of the 20th century.
Find out more »The Art Guild Presents The Portrait in Colored Pencil Workshop with Jesse Lane
Draw a dramatic, realistic portrait with award-winning artist Jesse Lane. Learn the secrets of turning colored pencil into a Fine Art medium…. creating works as rich and nuanced as any oil painting. Everyone works on the same portrait as Jesse gives detailed demos, step by step, sharing his signature style… including special tips for creating nuanced skin tones, compelling eyes and realistic hair. Classes are thorough as Jesse breaks down complex rendering into simple shapes. All skill levels are welcome!…
Find out more »Atlantic Gallery presents: LICA @ATLANTIC SPRING 2021
Long Island City Artists are exhibiting in Chelsea's Atlantic Gallery. Karen L. Kirshner is in the group exhibition, curated by Carol Crawford.
Find out more »Walt Whitman Birthplace Association Presents: Corona: An Anthology Of Poems Virtual Reading
WWBA is delighted to host a live poetry reading to celebrate the release of “Corona: An Anthology of Poems” edited by Gayl Teller, the Nassau County Poet Laureate for 2009-11 and the 2016 Walt Whitman Birthplace Poet of the Year. This luminous collaboration of 98 poets, including many poets laureate from the US and abroad, evinces a kaleidoscope of perspectives and experiences during our historic and traumatic time of pandemic and racial strife. Celebrate Poetry Month with us on Zoom…
Find out more »Huntington Historical Society presents Lunch & Learn Lunch Series with Rhoda Miller
Lunch & Learn Lecture series combines good food with Huntington and Long Island’s rich history. Each month features a different speaker covering a topic relating to our local history and includes a three-course meal at Black and Blue Seafood Chophouse. This month's speaker, Rhoda Miller, will do a presentation and discussion of Long Island's rich and fascinating Jewish heritage explored from a historical and genealogical perspective.
Find out more »Huntington Arts Council presents: Arts Administrator Forum- Mentoring
Arts Administrator Forums have been presented via Zoom for several months now as a safe alternative to meeting in person. Open to not for profit arts administrators and educators, the value of exchanging ideas is more relevant than we ever could have anticipated. These quarterly events provide the opportunity to work through these issues and develop partnerships with shared solutions. Featuring panelists of established and emerging leaders in arts administrator fields, we continue to focus on topics that present challenges…
Find out more »Huntington Historical Society presents Lunch & Learn Lecture Series with Paul J. Mateyunas
Lunch & Learn Lecture series combines good food with Huntington and Long Island’s rich history. Each month features a different speaker covering a topic relating to our local history and includes a three-course meal at Black and Blue Seafood Chophouse. An afternoon with Gatsby! Travel back in time to the days of Daisy Buchanan and Jay Gatsby, learning about the real families and homes that inspired F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Find out more »The Art Guild of Port Washington presents Acknowledging the Negative with Lorraine Rimmelin (Watercolor)
This is an excellent workshop for any artist looking for an introduction to the important concept of using negative space in their art or for the experienced artist who aspires to advance their skills. Innovative examples will help artists become aware of the many possibilities they can explore. Strengthen your command & execution of washes, values & edges. Join Lorraine as she leads you step by step into the joy of negative painting All skill levels are welcome No drawing…
Find out more »Walt Whitman Birthplace Association presents: Poet of the Year Ceremony and Reading
This year Cliff Bleidner was nominated and selected as WWBA LI Poet of the Year. WWBA Executive Director Cynthia Shor will welcome attendees, Trustee President Jack Coulehan, MD, will present Board salutations, WWBA 2019 LI Poet of the Year J R Turek will offer personal remarks, and Trustee Richard Bronson, MD, will introduce Honoree Cliff Bleidner who will offer a poetry reading. All are welcome to attend this free and joyful annual event. Register in advance for this event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrdOGrqzojHN1vTDdBWlbr1MPvYoOMKMWv…
Find out more »Huntington Historical Society presents Lunch & Learn Lecture Series with John Barone
Lunch & Learn Lecture series combines good food with Huntington and Long Island’s rich history. Each month features a different speaker covering a topic relating to our local history and includes a three-course meal at Black and Blue Seafood Chophouse. Meet the author, John Barone and historian Alfred "Alfie" Kuntz as they share stories and photographs about the estate and the Caumsett Foundation and the Marshall Field III Gold Coast Estate.
Find out more »Walt Whitman Birthplace Association presents Pioneers of Painting & Poetry, Pollock, Krasner, & Whitman Virtual Tours and Poetry Writing
This special live virtual event takes Zoom visitors on a tour through the homes of Long Island’s world famous creative pioneers, poet Walt Whitman and painters Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner. Virtual doors open to the Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center in East Hampton and then to the Walt Whitman Birthplace Museum in South Huntington. Your tour guides will discuss innovative approaches to creativity, such as tapping into one’s stream-of-consciousness for inspiration and exploring abstraction, physicality, rhythm, metaphor, and free…
Find out more »Huntington Historical Society presents Lunch & Learn Lecture Series – Long Island Golf, Phil Carlucci
Lunch & Learn series combines good food with Huntington and Long Island’s rich history. Each month features a different speaker covering a topic relating to our local history and includes a three-course meal at Black and Blue Seafood Chophouse. This month a discussion with author Phil Carlucci featuring 200 images that trace the sport's local history from its roots in Southhampton in the 1980's through the modern era.
Find out more »Walt Whitman Birthplace Association presents: Virtual Live Poetry Reading With Physician and Poet John L. Wright
WWBA is delighted to present a live poetry reading with Physician and Poet John L. Wright. His poetry explores humanity’s relationship and place among the fauna and flora of the natural world. Singer-Songwriter Linda Sussman will perform her original songs live. Join us in celebrating Poetry Month on Zoom! Pre-register for this event is required. Please visit the link. John L. Wright, MD practiced internal medicine and endocrinology at the Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Washington from 1964 to 1989,…
Find out more »Karen Kirschner in attendance for the Artists Alliance of East Hampton’s Spring Inspirations
Karen L. Kirshner is in Spring Inspirations in Ashawagh Hall, East Hampton 4/30-5/5, 2021.
Find out more »Fearless Watercolors – Virtual Classes with Jan Guarino
Painting different a subject matter each week from landscapes, seacapes, still lifes, florals and portraits. I will show you techniques that will allow you to feel free while holding onto detail, gain control, make corrections and have fun. Learn to trust your instincts with color and add contrast and allow blossoms, drips and splatters to work for you. $25 per class includes a 2+ hour class, critique and recording. Sign up for my newsletters to receive class updates on my…
Find out more »May 2021
Huntington Public Library presents: Huntington Camera Club meetings
The Huntington Camera Club meets every Tuesday evening from 7:30-9pm. Our purpose is to provide beginning and advanced photographers an opportunity to learn to improve their skills... meet with others interested in photography … and provide a forum for showing their photographs. Membership is open to everyone with an interest in photography regardless of their skill level. The Club offers instructional programming, entertaining multi-media presentations, judged competitions, outdoor field trips and other events. We continue to be very active during…
Find out more »Nassau County Museum of Art presents Feast for the Eyes
Feast for the Eyes, guest curated by Franklin Hill Perrell, explores how food has always inspired artists. Drawn from a wide variety of media, the exhibition offers viewers eclectic portrayals of food, restaurants, cafés, shops, parties and table decorations. Included are luscious depictions of food by artists such as Ben Schonzeit and Wayne Thiebaud, Berenice Abbott’s photographs of food-related sights in New York; Judith Leiber’s fabulous jeweled evening bags in fruit and vegetable shapes; as well as Al Hirschfeld’s famed…
Find out more »Walking With Whitman Birthplace Association presents: Poetry In Performance with Rommi Smith, Deborah Hauser, and Rorie Kelly
Walt Whitman Birthplace Association is excited to present our next live virtual installment of Walking With Whitman, now in its 11th year, featuring British poet Rommi Smith, Long Island poet Deborah Hauser, and singer-songwriter Rorie Kelly, and hosted by Writer-in-Residence George Wallace. Pre-Register using our weblink. After Registering a link will be sent to you to use to access the event. To Donate a Suggested $5, Please Visit This series is sponsored by Poets & Writers.
Find out more »The Walt Whitman Birthplace Association presents: Fire THIS Time: A 6-Week Reading and Discussion Series
WWBA is delighted to present The Fire THIS Time, a 6 week live virtual discussion series exploring perspectives on race in America thought the lens of essays by James Baldwin. Led by Indran Amirthanayagam, Poet, Essayist, Diplomat, and Translator Sessions run every Saturday from April 17 to May 22 from 2:00-3:30 PM EST. **There is a one time $10 administration fee to join in the series: https://www.waltwhitman.org/product/the-fire-this-time/ After registering, an email will be sent to you with the Zoom link…
Find out more »Hofstra University Museum presents “Let’s Explore” Backpacks
The Museum’s distinct “Let’s Explore” Backpacks offer activity-filled ways for children (ages 5-12) and adult companions to explore together the outdoor sculpture collection on the University’s beautiful campus. Children then create their own works of art to take home. Various backpack themes are available. Pick up all backpack and caper activity materials at the Emily Lowe Gallery during open hours year-round until 3 p.m. Return all backpacks by 4 p.m. and keep your completed works of art. All backpack activities…
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